05/21/2025
The future of consumer credit in Jersey
This article will be of relevance to any person in Jersey engaging in lending or activities related to lending, such as credit broking or debt adjusting.
Government Regulation
05/21/2025
Ireland's private funds landscape: A new era of growth and opportunity
This explosive growth reflects a global shift in investor appetite, driven by the pursuit of higher returns and the increasing accessibility of private markets through innovations like semi-liquid funds.
05/21/2025
UK Immigration White Paper (May 2025): What changes await?
The White Paper proposes the most significant wholesale shift in UK immigration policy since 2012
05/21/2025
Comprehensive support: From OLAF investigations and dawn raids to enforcement
Ogier can navigate clients through the intricacies of OLAF procedures, providing precise support for investigations, dawn raids and enforcement.
05/20/2025
New PIF rules - the latest innovation in Guernsey funds regulation
The 2025 Rules bring greater flexibility and simplification to Guernsey's fund regulations
05/20/2025
Swift redemption: BVI Court clarifies strict timetable for dissenting shareholders’ appraisal rights
The three appraisers were appointed after what the Dissenters held was an inordinate delay on the part of the Company.
05/20/2025
Guernsey private fund reforms to open up new opportunities
The changes also put the Guernsey regime out of line with competitor offshore private fund regimes that require a cap on investor numbers.
05/19/2025
New proposed law reforms for Australian psychological injury claims
Psychological injuries are mental or psychiatric disorders that cause significant behavioural, cognitive or psychological dysfunction.
05/19/2025
Resealing foreign grants of probate in the BVI
The Act now recognises 67 jurisdictions from which grants of probate can be resealed in the BVI. This now includes grants from:
05/16/2025
Bermuda: The vital role of the principal representative
The BMA’s powers, combined with the duties of the principal representative, contribute to the robust supervision of Bermuda’s insurance sector.
05/15/2025
NIS2 delays should not be cause for business inaction
The European Commission could yet lodge infringement proceedings against countries that delay NIS2 implementation much further, with the possibility thereafter that the EU courts levy fines.
05/15/2025
Statutory mergers and consolidations in the Cayman Islands
The Plan must be authorised by a special resolution of the members of each constituent company
05/15/2025
Cayman AEOI: 2025 Updates and Deadlines
Investment managers can stay on top of AEOI compliance by bringing on an external service provider to handle registration and filings.
05/15/2025
Guide to International Fraud & Asset Tracing in the Cayman Islands 2025
Fraud claims under Cayman Islands law are governed by principles of equity and common law.
05/15/2025
Deadline for submission of FATCA & CRS reports is 31 July 2025
All Cayman Islands entities classified as a financial institution under FATCA & CRS (In-scope entities) must complete and file their annual FATCA & CRS reports for 2024
05/14/2025
Changes in fundraising trends: Considerations for Guernsey funds
Guernsey’s strong track record in establishing, administering and managing funds for institutional investors has made it a preferred jurisdiction for many.
05/14/2025
South Africa’s electricity transmission market to be opened up
In recent years, the country has faced major transmission constraints in areas that are rich in renewable energy resources
05/13/2025
Australian employers should start planning now for new gender equality target setting requirement
The new gender equality measure imposes another reporting requirement for employers
05/13/2025
UK’s tightened immigration policies impact businesses and universities
The plans include a stiffening of English language requirements for foreign workers, students and others seeking to settle in the UK under a family visa.
05/12/2025
Comparison of Laws in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands Relating to Limited Partnerships
This publication touches on, but does not deal with, other types of partnerships that may be formed in any of the above jurisdictions.